Architecture Photography Unfolded

Los Angeles

February 23-24, 2019

Overview

Spend two days photographing the world-class architecture of sunny Los Angeles! You’ll learn how to capture stunning architectural abstracts and cityscapes, including two sunsets. We take care of all the details for you: well-thought-out locations, transportation and meal locations.

Included is a pre-workshop online presentation, which allows for more time shooting once in Los Angeles and prepares you to create compelling images while on location. We’ll also share post-processing tips and techniques for both architecture and cityscapes in an online presentation after the workshop. Plus, you’ll receive feedback on your images throughout the workshop, both in the field and after the workshop.

Join us, Angie McMonigal and Michael Muraz, for an architecture photography workshop on February 23-24, 2019.

The workshop is limited to 10 participants and the pricing is in USD.

*Please note, if you’re unable to attend the pre-workshop presentation, post-processing or critique sessions, they will be recorded and available for viewing at your convenience.  

Presentation

We’ll first meet online (February 20 – 9pm EST) for a presentation highlighting our vision for architecture photography so you can begin to see your subjects in a new way. We’ll share our process – from our approach once on location to how to best utilize compositional tools for architectural subjects.

This workshop is intended to focus on the creative aspects of architectural photography. While we’re there to guide you regarding gear and camera settings on location, the emphasis is on developing your unique creative vision and seeing your subjects in a new way.

Schedule

The daytime locations will focus on architectural abstracts, while sunrise & sunset locations will focus on cityscapes. A more detailed itinerary will be sent out to attendees closer to the workshop. 

Saturday

SATURDAY (9:30am-6:30pm) 

We’ll spend the morning exploring all the Getty Center has to offer! 

  • Interiors 
  • Exteriors
  • City Views 

After lunch at the Getty we’ll head to Miracle Mile/Mid-Wilshire: 

  • Petersen Automotive Museum 
  • LACMA 

We’ll then head downtown for our final stops of the day: 

  • Ulysses Sculpture 
  • Blue Hour at the Freeway Bridge 
Petersen Museum
Petersen Automotive Museum
Sunday

SUNDAY (10:00am-7:00pm) 

We’ll start our day with two Downtown Los Angeles icons: 

  • The Broad 
  • Walt Disney Concert Hall 

After a break for lunch we’ll head to more great downtown locations: 

  • The Bradbury Building 
  • LA Federal Court House
  • City Hall
  • Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels 

We’ll end the day with sunset & blue hour at the Griffith Observatory! 

The Broad
The Broad

Post-Processing

On February 28, 9pm EST, we’ll meet up online for a video call where Angie & Michael will share an overview of their post-processing techniques related to architecture photography.

Critique

On March 12, 9pm EST, we’ll meet up online for a video call so you can each share some of your favorite images created during our time together. We’ll take that opportunity to give some feedback on your images and offer post-processing tips.

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Hotel

Our meeting point every day will be the L.A. Grand Hotel Downtown, 333 S Figueroa St Los Angeles CA 90071. If you’re coming from out of town, it has good pricing for the dates of the workshop. We recommend using sites like Travelocity or Booking for better rates. Feel free to book your accommodations elsewhere and meet us at the L.A. Grand Hotel each morning.

Transportation

We will be using Uber between some of the locations. All transit costs from the hotel to shoot locations and back are included in the cost of the workshop. 

What You’ll See

Here are some images of the places that you’ll be shooting during the workshop:

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Why They Come Back

  • These are such fun workshops! Angie and Michael have a clear plan and are able to keep the group on track throughout the day, plus they're knowledgeable on each building and its architect. I've attended two workshops with them, and, rain or shine, was able to get pictures that I was proud of. I loved the balance of architectural abstracts and cityscapes, and the pre, post and critique sessions are an added bonus!

    Lindsay R.

  • “If you want a workshop with the perfect balance of camera techniques and compositional advice...this is the workshop for you. Plus Michael and Angie are the nicest people! Can't wait for my next workshop...New York City!”

    Mary M.

  • “I very much enjoyed the LA workshop with Michael and Angie, it was great to explore and see my own home town in a new way, visiting locations I had not yet discovered myself. Michael and Angie generously shared their expertise, tips, and techniques all day throughout the workshop, and were always available for questions and helping out the students get the shot they wanted. They were both fully dedicated to ensuring all the participants were happy and having a great time, and that everyone walked away with a little more skill than they started with. I look forward to attending another great workshop with them soon!"

    Tom B.

  • “As I look at my photographic work over the last year, I recognize that some of my best shots have come from the days I have spent with Michael and Angie. I’ve been with them in three different cities, and each time my work has taken significant strides forward. I won’t hesitate at all to sign up for future workshops because there is one thing I’ve learned from the photographic journey is that we learn best by being around the best and Angie and Michael fit that description.”

    Tim S.

  • “Angie and Michael lead the most value-added workshops that I have ever attended. Not only do they provide pre and post review sessions, with a separate critique of participants’ work after the workshop, but their workshops are very well planned, providing a diverse and interesting selection of architecture and cityscapes; something for everybody! Both are very generous sharing their knowledge and helping each participant when needed, which is why I am really looking forward to attending my 4th workshop with them.”

    Marie K.

Terms

Workshop registrations can be canceled for a full refund up to 30 days prior to the workshop (until January 23, 2019). No refunds will be made after January 23, unless you can provide a replacement. 

The organizers reserve the right to cancel the workshop until December 2. In case of a cancellation by the organizers, attendees will be fully refunded. Attendees will receive a confirmation email on December 2 to let them know if the workshop is happening. 

Travel to and from Los Angeles, accommodations, and meals are not included in the workshop fee. Transportation costs from the hotel, between shooting locations, and back to the hotel, are included. 

The itinerary above is provided as an indication and is subject to change due to factors out of our control, or as discussed with students on location. 

Organizers are not liable for poor weather conditions; the workshop will go on to the extent possible if inclement weather is experienced. Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather. 

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